The Call of Matthew Sermonette on Matthew's Call
Rev R K McCall reflects on Matthew the publican being called by Jesus at the receipt of customs. He contrasts Levi and Matthew, notes the cost and joy of following, and cites Matthew’s feast for friends as a model of whole hearted service to others.
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R. K. McCall
Presbyterian Church
Levi
Alphaeus
Jesus
Matthew
Mark
Peter
John Mark
Zacchaeus
Paul
Cary
Luke
Grett
Mathew
Andrew
God
Stop That Itching Remedy Ad From Simmons Drug Store
Classified advertisement offering BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin diseases including itch eczema and ring worm. Claims non staining jar with pleasant odor offered by Simmons Drug Store, lix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Drug Store
Adlerika Claims Gas Relief for Couple in Testimonial
A newspaper ad features Mrs. B. Brinkley praising Adlerika for eliminating stomach gas after years of discomfort. The testimonial claims one dose relieves bloating, aids sleep, and evacuates old waste matter, with Simmons Drug Store cited as the supplier.
Protecting and Developing America's Greatest Asset
A civic speech argues childhood is America's top asset, not hogs or crops, urging health certificates for marriages, moral environment, and wide youth education. It cites wartime draft data, advocates moral cleansing, physical training, compulsory education, and broad religious grounding as keys to a strong future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hunter
America
Separation of Church and State shapes religious education
A statement from Lampasas Texas argues that the State cannot be an instructor in religion due to the separation doctrine, but can ensure freedom of religious thought and worship. It asserts church and Sunday school as the supreme bodies for religious education, framing it as a religious and patriotic duty to provide good upbringing, moral environment, physical training, and balanced secular and religious instruction for American children and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Texas
Union
Lampasas
Foxes Break Captivity and Sun-of-a-Gun Melon Patch
The San Saba News reports Algerita actions and local life on June 1, 1925. Farmers discuss cotton yields between Newt McDaniel and Lee Gaddy, while Jim Hopkins grows a water melon patch to tempt Sun-of-a-Gun. Visitors from Johnson City and San Marcos note regional ties. Local foxes escape after purchase, and the river draws many anglers and bathers.
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Algerita
Texas
San Saba
Jim Hopkins
Newt McDaniel
Lee Gaddy
T. B .MecCarley
Edward Bowman
Johnson City
San Marcos
Edwin
San Saba County
Major Lane
Ilinois
Lane Bridge
Georgia
Billie
Carr's Fillin Enticer Free With Fuel Offer
A vintage ad proclaims free with every 5 gallons of gasoline or one quart of oil and promises “One Good Smile” from Carr's Fillin. Clyde Smith, proprietor, bills the service as a pleasure with entertainment listed.
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Carr
Bob Carr Clyde Smith
Uncle Jims Stocking Culture
Dear Fred I share thoughts on stockings from youth to modern days. Homeknit stockings, garters on Sundays, and ever varying colors in the Humming Bird line. The writer notes fit, runs, and fashion, concluding with a cordial sign off from Uncle Jimmy.
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Mr. Fred
Jeremiah
Joseph
Jimmy
Honors Miss Edith Lanning at church gathering
The Methodist Sunday school and Epworth League hosted a basement reception for Edith Lanning, a senior on the honor roll. She plans to visit her father in Panhandle, then move to Dallas for stenography work after completing her commercial course. Worth House from the Comptroller's department visited San Saba for the week.
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Methodist Sunday School
Epworth League
Edith Lanning
Edith
R. A. Sears
Panhandle
Dallas
Worth House
Comptroller’s Department
San Saba
San Saba Pioneer Irene Gregg Dies in Fort Worth
Irene Gregg, early San Saba settler and wife of Dr. Gregg, died at her son Guion’s home in Fort Worth on May 28. She and her husband were pioneers who settled in San Saba in the 1870s, with Dr. Gregg practicing medicine before moving to Ballinger after the Santa Fe railroad expansion. Funeral attendees included W. E. Barrow, W. C. Kuykendall, and W. G. Kirkpatrick of San Saba.
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Irene Gregg
Pio‘neer
San Saba
Guion
Ft. Worth
Ballinger
Gregg
Santa Fe
Card of Thanks for Helen Coffman
To friends and relatives who helped during the illness and death of our dear daughter and sister Helen we extend sincere thanks. Special thanks to Dr Gray for faithful medical aid. J M Coffman and family.
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Helen
Gray
J. M. Coffman
Baby Peggy stops stage show in father’s play
In a thrilling moment Baby Peggy halted her father’s curtain in the middle of his play to assert her rights. Audiences at Majestic will witness an amazing scene in The Law Fobids next Wednesday and Thursday.
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Bob
Peggy
Majestic
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Qualls Hardware Co
W. E. Barrow
W. C. Kuykendall
W. G. Kirkpatrick
Buick
Pel Dete
G. A. Arhelger
Brite’s
San Saba, Texas
Bull's Eye
Will Rogers
Will Rogetts
Eid Follies
Awericus Farmorists
Durham
Bull Durham
Aaven
Ell Fith
Avenuue
New York
Oley
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